Within this period between 22nd and 26th January 2019, extensive rainfall was received for Blantyre, Chikwawa and Nsanje. On 23rd January 2019, the Village Civil Protection Committee (VCPC) reported on the flooding and subsequent displacement of people in some Tradition Authorities of Chikwawa District. Based on a preliminary assessment report, the most affected Traditional Authorities are Makhuwira and Paramount Chief Lundu in Chikwawa.